U.S.A. For Africa - We Are the World (Official Video) Reaction

[@louiseventer7702]

I love how in every reaction video the moment they see the sparkly socks...EVERYONE starts to smile. MJ brought so much joy to the world through his music and still does

[@ShyAnn291]

He was and is amazing!

[@endoraismygma]

Truth. I get choked up every time 💖

[@jennameg4722]

I love that, too…. that “Oh, I definitely KNOW who that is…” moment just gives me life. Nobody can mistake those glitter socks.

[@DicnballzBitch]

Since the MTV world premiere the socks/slow pan-up is all it takes where mj is concerned

[@lakeisharhyant2045]

Me too. There's excitement for others but when MJ shows up it's hands down best reactions. He's so go in the remake they copied his part in.

[@ronaldcardinali2809]

Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27

[@wackynicolecsu]

I think what makes this even better, is knowing they all came together after the American Music Awards in 1985. Some won awards that night, others did not, but after the show, they all went to the studio, left their egos at the door and came together to sing this song! The recording of the song and video happened all in one night! Although I believe Michael came in early to lay some of his track to help things move along.

[@wnsafford1854]

The musicians & core group of vocalists had recorded their parts on an earlier day, at Kenny Rogers studio (Lions Share). The "full crowd" session, recording the chorus & making the video, was the all-nighter, following the AMA awards (but not everyone had attended the award show).

[@rollomaughfling380]

@@wnsafford1854 ​ @WN Safford Precisely correct. I mean, to be respectful, this person Nicole Neal got it a ton better than many others I've seen, so I'm not piling on Nicole, but I abhor those wrongheaded, hyperbolic YT comments people paste when they believe everything they read in YT comments. The ones like: "They all left the Grammys, the Oscars and the Golden Globes, and the BAFTAs together at the same time, in a 700-foot Limousine, went up to space to commune with The Sun, and arrived at the studio and did this all in one take in just over 7 minutes, with no rehearsals, and then world hunger was ended for good!"

[@lmoakes40]

Sadly, videos like this couldn't be made now. Back then singers could actually sing and play their instruments. As I tell my grandkids, there isn't much "good" music after the 80's. Great message in this song and legends, all of them. Too many of them are already gone.

[@sydneysomer9958]

I agree 100 percent. Music is not the same now.

[@kathrynkissane5144]

Not sad!!!! A younger generation is making it new again!!!!!😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣

[@Darrell7777]

I think the 90s was the last great decade for both music and movies in terms of having a large quantity of quality. There have certainly been very talented musical artists, actors, filmmakers and great songs written and movies made since then, but the QUANTITY of QUALITY has dropped significantly since the 90s!

[@glennawhiteman742]

The legendary Al Jarreau! You need to check out the rehearsal video of this. Its listed as a tribute to Harry Bellefonte, the all sing the banana boat song! Its funny

[@anniesmolkin7685]

You know your stuff! :)

[@jeaniebottoms8261]

The guy whose name you didn’t know is Al Jareau, a fabulous jazz performer. My favorites from him are “Roof Garden” and “Take Five”.

[@amacks1971]

Blue Rondo a la Turk

[@timetravellingone]

Mornin' is a good one

[@christinewortman425]

He was amazing 👏

[@noelleparris9451]

So Good, Heaven and Earth, Never Giving Up are also great 👍🏾

[@vinylrecord68]

And the theme from "Moonlighting."

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

Al Jarreau is the name you are asking about. He sang the theme for "Moonlighting" also did "After All", "We're in this Love Together", and "Mornin".

[@robertgarcia7643]

Love Al Jarreau !!

[@dashaanan4903]

I love how MJ's socks are enough for literally anyone to recognise him.

[@Cherokeelion]

Haha cleared his mind soon as he saw the glitter!

[@LlamaLlamaMamaJamaac]

That is a once-in-creation type of legendary 💖

[@kathrynkissane5144]

Lol...ikr???🤣 they gasp

[@huskerchickmissy]

Legendary

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

The shoes!!

[@ericdennis3899]

Nah F*** That Doc Your Dead On Point With The MJ Factor Rest In Peace The King Of Pop & That Was The Jazz Legend Al Jarreau (RIP)

[@JonzStoneroadAvalon808]

Al's voice is one you immediately recognize on the first sound. "After All" still gives me the shivers of how great his voice sounds.

[@proudarmymom8657]

I swear to God this song needs to be blasted over a loudspeaker across the entire world right now you’ll never ever see a group of artists come together to do this again this song is a masterpiece and it’s something the world really needs right at this moment!!!!

[@paulmacek6563]

When music was music!!! Thise days gone!!

[@veronicavanderver7270]

A example of the American spirit we need this back!! Come on America spread the word and message of this song

[@geoffsullivan7902]

Music was literally falling out of the sky in the 80’s….facts. We didn’t just talk, we did things like this- enjoy! ❤️🎼🎶❤️Great reaction!

[@endoraismygma]

I get choked up just watching Michael and hearing James Ingram who also passed away. Two of my favorite artists growing up. I love and appreciate all these amazing artists and whoever decided to combine Bruce and Stevie was a genius. I STILL love Stevie Wonder with all my heart. 💞

[@tommilaaksonen3632]

After Huey Lewis there is that Beautiful little thing,whose amazing voice can move the planets,and heal the whole world...Cyndi Lauper,of course...🔥🔥👏👏👌💛❤

[@googleuser4428]

Yes, Cyndi Lauper note is EPIC!

[@finsanders5851]

You may have seen this. Here’s Cyndi Lauper, right after the AMAs on Jan. 28, 1985, recording the bridge section of “We Are the World” with Michael Jackson, Huey Lewis, and Kim Carnes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqG1lqSEe7t_Y5I Some highlights (for me) • Steve Perry fanboying over Cyndi Lauper (at 5:15 - 5:30). Steve Perry (addressing Quincy Jones): “Wait a second, Q. Listen to her. It’s like - harmonic things happening when she sings. It almost sounds like conversation. She’s amazing.” • Although I couldn’t make out what Cyndi Lauper was saying (at 6:45 to 7:08) whatever it was caused Kenny Loggins to burst into knee-slapping laughter. Throughout this whole video, she makes everyone laugh and smile.

[@finsanders5851]

If you liked the collaboration of artists in “We Are The World “ you may like this: “The Wall” Live in Berlin, July 1990: Roger Waters & guest artists - concert to commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKXWf5Zol9R7b5I Check out Cyndi Lauper at 12:20 to 18:25 singing “Another Brick in the Wall - Part 2,” then dancing around the soloists like an enchanted sprite, and looking gorgeous with long wavy hair, and dressed in a schoolboy’s uniform).

[@tommilaaksonen3632]

@@finsanders5851 Thank You. Yes, I've watched that We Are The World video a thousand times. And in fact,my fascination and appreciation for Cyndi rose to whole new level when I first saw this. She is an incredibly lovely, charming and unique person. And in 6.45 she thought she heard some talking or sound from her headphones...😊

[@geraldjackson3921]

That's Al Jarreau

[@grendelz]

It still makes me smile to see Ray. Such an amazing talent.

[@josefaangel9545]

MJ is the king and a legend. He was an amazing giver to the world. We just didn’t see it.. MJ forever ❤️

[@SamoanObsidian]

Michael is King. And all the rest of these artists were legends in their own right. Every single singer had destinctive voices, amazing hits on their own. And today is deserted, fake artists and a bunch of kids unfortunately think they got it like that. A damn shame. And all though I love my Rihanna, Billie Eilish and Adele, including the grunge era, 80'and 90's, early 2000's era, are the only artists/music who brung in that real "up in yo freelinz" in their music like them legends from back in the day. They sing real music.

[@Rosyid2040]

4:23 it's Al Jarreau, legendary R&B/Soul & Jazz singer. “Take 5”, “Spain”, “We're in This Love Together”, “Mornin'”, “Breakin' Away”, “After All” to name a few of his hits.

[@musicandmoviefan9217]

I have said this before - what amazes me about this is not the legends singing solos but the legends who were willing to put their egos aside and just sing background. Not being featured except in the crowd yet they were so invested that they didn't care they were just there to support....now THAT is amazing!

[@Milkers777]

This song is amazing, and being written by MJ & co written by Lionel Ritchie is even more amazing,just shows how caring he is and acknowledges the trouble in the world,only he could put this together. That camera movement on Michael tho,always gives me chills,DAMN! The shoes, the socks, the glove. It's like you know who it is. The King Of Music Forever Michael Joseph Jackson Long Live The Greatest Music Artist To Ever Live!😇🙌🏽👑❤️💕🌟(MJ wasn’t just the Biggest in the 80’s but in his entire career y’all gotta React to sum more MJ PERIOD! He dominated the music industry nobody was close to that man he was/is on another stratosphere from his Jackson 5/The Jacksons days to his Solo career etc. And yes MJ was framed that’s a fact he was & will always be an innocent man he is The Greatest not one of he’s Thee Greatest Doc get dat right we need more MJ always MJ pulled this off again already with a track for 9/11 called “What More Can I Give” it’s iconic)

[@itsjustnaima]

Jay you know what’s up! What more can I give is one of my fave songs!!!! 🤝

[@Pinkfan112173]

The 80s were definitely a special time in music history and I consider myself very fortunate to have witnessed it. This video and Queen's spot in Live Aid are 2 of THE most important moments in music history period.

[@davidtullis2810]

The song was simple what made it great is all the stars got together left their egos at the door to make this song

[@marilyngordy3670]

MJ and Quincy Jones put this together after the 1985 music awards. They left the award show and all went there just to record this song. Thank God for Michael Jackson. His son B Howard is the spitting image of him. Looks and same sweet soul. Soon, ALL truth will be known.

[@kericarter1305]

I played the HELL out this 45 single (record) when I was 13!! 😆 thanks to Mike n Lionel for putting this together ❤

[@Stenbrotsgatan]

The level of talent in that room is beyond anything today. The energy can make the roof explode.

[@davidkriner3799]

I know that Michael Jackson was a legend with a gift from God. However... The other artists that contributed to this iconic recording, are on the same plane. Many of them were an inspiration to MJ. One of them was like a second Mother to him. You would do well for yourself to learn who they are, and their contributions to the world of music. Trust me. It will be a rewarding experience.🎵🎸🎶✌️♥️

[@ToniM10]

Al Jareau... right B4. The Boss..Bruce Springsteen.. They're ALL worth checkin out.. Watchin u made ME tear up!!...😂 Bless U!!.. I think Wat u were gna say @ the beginning when u 1st stopped the video was about the Composition of the Group.. How ALL these Great Artists just came 2gether and added their great voices in One Great Collaboration.. With Great People..with Great Purpose is just GREATNESS all around..and.. Goosebumps... Goosebumps too... Lol Peace and Love ALWAYS Doc!! ✌❤😎🇺🇸👍🌍👍

[@mamastarshine]

The guy after Willie Nelson is Al Jureau

[@frankn.6540]

Those artists were the best of the best in that period of time at 80s a Dream Team im 47 i remember the song and the impact

[@Tessie46255]

I’ve listened to this a trillion times and it still gets to me! God blessed this group with some awesome talent. ❤️

[@orangreensp4073]

Here in Portugal, every single night before the news, they would play this song on the TV. Never got tired of it and it still gives me goosebumps after all these Years

[@doloresvargas6450]

Ray Charles has so much soul.Tony

[@discus1713]

That was Al jarreau that sang that part you were asking about

[@jancarmy5749]

There are no words….. except goosebumps 💕

[@larryturner6866]

Six people sing before MJ and you don't seem to know any of them..... They are all legendary!!

[@deannaneal9162]

This song raised 75m for the humanitarian effort in Africa. MJ is definitely a legend but there are so many talented musicians in this video

[@allyher65]

They are All Legit Legend in their Genre of Music, and some have sadly passed 😔

[@mariannedangelo5085]

The greatest choir 🙏🙏🙏so fortunate to have grown up in this era💕

[@davidvornsand6054]

Everyone participating in this collaboration has an equal contribution to epic music as Michael Jackson and I’m pretty sure he would back me up on that one! Brilliant!❤️☮️

[@SueProst]

Bruce Springsteen came to the session in his pickup truck the rest came in limos.

[@KlaihjanAaronDeDios]

BHAHAHA FR

[@traceyraffle6675]

Our Canadian version was Northern Lights-Tears Are Not Enough :)

[@tiacalhoun3841]

We will never witness such greatness like this ever again…..what I’d give to have been a fly on the wall in that studio that day!!!! Just EPIC!!!!

[@michellejackson6679]

MJ always ... the talent was amazing.. I love me some Elivs... but he didn't write his own music.. MJ did

[@kaydevault1675]

Makes me cry real hard because i love all of us we need this desperately ❤❤❤❤❤thank you thanknyou

[@doscuramenos]

3:23 - he was. i would just add that he was one of the greatest artists to ever grace the Earth. because he absolutely killed it as a musician AND as a dancer.

[@lynnettegoodson414]

This is an incredible video. One fact I think needs to be pointed out in this Pandemic World we live in is that these people cared enough to come together physically to do this number. They left their egos at the door. No Zoom, no Skye. They are all legends. And to take time out of their busy schedules to do this speaks volumes about the kind of people we were then compared to now. And where are the artists of today? why aren't they doing something like this? God knows the need is still there. I"m so glad you reacted to this. I love this song.

[@sallywalden8659]

I'm over 70 and STILL get goosebumps ❤

[@sandyczarnetzke7141]

YES!! Thank you! I totally agree with you about MJ. ❤❤

[@duanablakey1331]

I remember when this song came out but as I have watched lots of reaction videos recently and see how it is received it brings tears to my eyes everytime.

[@michellejackson6679]

Chill bumps all over to this day...But this happened over 30 yrs ago... why hasn't something liked that happend again in my children's lifetime... wondering why... it happens in country music all the time.. but let's have it happen in rap, rock, hip-hop, pop in this day in age;. s

[@trobin02]

Al Jerrau!!!

[@robertgarzino9179]

Al Jareau

[@michaelgiller5444]

Star power Baby!! The ultimate list of stars singing for a cause!!

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

It was sung by All Legends! Even the ones you might not know were Legends too!!❤❤❤❤

[@craigreed1638]

Quincy Jones told everybody to check their egos at the door.

[@blackjuju5154]

I always enjoy Dan Aykroyd’s appearance in this song.

[@tomloft2000]

it would have been better if John Belushi had been with him.

[@adelebarnes1315]

Two other African relief songs were made in English. Lionel Ritchie convinced David Foster to do one with Canadian singers called "Tears Are Not Enough". And Bono gathed British singers to do the original one (1984) called "Do They Know It's Christmas" There are also three other superstar songs in Spanish and French.

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

They didn't have enough solo parts fo all of them but they all joined the chorus!!❤❤ It was and is beautiful and Epic!❤❤🔥🔥

[@blackbutterfly638]

I remember when this song came out and all the radio stations across the country played this song at exactly 12:00 p.m. simultaneously 😜😁😜😁😜😁.

[@danimariano7584]

👑👑👑❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Lendas da Música mundial nos anos 80! Eu era criança! Foi sucesso absoluto no Brasil!

[@niki7997]

I was only about 6 or 7, but I do remember this being on MTV. I was old enough to know & understand what it was, but I didn't understand, fully, the magnitude of it. So I saw & heard it for the 1st time since then within the last year or two & when you talk about goosebumps...omg ME TOO sooo much. There are no 2 voices in the song that sound anything like anyone else. So many different voices, genre's of music, & personal styles. Somehow each voice complimented the next. Every pairing, on paper, I would not thought would work. Best example , in my opinion, Stevie Wonder & Bruce Springsteen. Probably the 2 most polar-opposite sounding. The whole thing together was just amazing & I don't think anything else will ever top it.

[@ddwm_mua]

The back story of this epic collaboration is worth taking a look at. I can't imagine this happening today. But we're all from one race, the human race. And we need to feed those who can't feed themselves. Peace.

[@sharonnewson82]

Yes yes yes to all that 🙌

[@CynderSpirit]

There is actually two other songs that came around the same time as this, the first song is Do They Know It's Christmas Time by Band Aid and there is also Tears Are Not Enough by Northern Lights. There is also a remake of We Are The World for Haitis sung by modern day artists and back in the 90s there was a song for Children's Charity called Children Need A Helping Hand.

[@sherryarflin726]

Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song. I think no one could debate that statement. He was one of the greatest artist of all time. Let’s not forget though, every artist on that stage with him were the Elite of the Elite in the music industry at that time. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@anne-mariesindruprix4792]

Try and listen to Queen at Live Aid 1985 at Wembley . They had 20 mlnutes and no fancy stage and gave “ the greatest rock performance of all times”. Freddie was flying. - and a good friend of Michaels. ♥️

[@warriorqueen1609]

PEOPLE ARE AS DIVERSIFIED AS MUCH AS EACH GENRE OF MUSIC HERE.. POP..ROCK...COUNTRY.. SOUL..ETC... YET WE ARE ALL 1

[@BelleDede01]

Haven't heard that one in ages now ... thanks for the reaction. Artists in their order: Lionel Richie - 0:26 Stevie Wonder - 0:39 Paul Simon - 0:43 Kenny Rogers - 0:53 James Ingram - 0:59 Tina Turner - 1:06 Billy Joel - 1:13 Michael Jackson - 1:19 Diana Ross - 1:32 Dionne Warwick - 1:48 Willie Nelson - 2:02 Al Jarreau - 2:09 Bruce Springsteen - 2:15 Kenny Loggins - 2:21 Steve Perry - 2:28 Daryl Hall - 2:36 Huey Lewis - 2:48 Cyndi Lauper - 2:54 Kim Carnes - 3:02 Bob Dylan - 3:48 Ray Charles - 4:27 “We Are the World” Chorus (alphabetically) Dan Aykroyd Harry Belafonte Lindsey Buckingham Mario Cipollina Johnny Colla Sheila E. Bob Geldof Bill Gibson Chris Hayes Sean Hopper Jackie Jackson La Toya Jackson Marlon Jackson Randy Jackson Tito Jackson Waylon Jennings Bette Midler John Oates Jeffrey Osborne The Pointer Sisters Smokey Robinson “We Are the World” Instrumentalists David Paich - synthesizers Michael Boddicker - synthesizers, programming Paulinho da Costa - percussion Phil Collins - percussion Louis Johnson - synth bass Michael Omartian - keyboards Greg Phillinganes - keyboards John Robinson - drums Quincy Jones -- conductor

[@gsdtravels6457]

Never before or since has there been such a collaboration of the greatest talents in ANY field! Goosebumps indeed!

[@daniellastuart3145]

the fact that British arties did it first in 1984 my prove you wrong if the 1804/85 Aid for Africa stated in the UK

[@lisastevens682]

Additional Dan Aykroyd from Ghost Busters and saw Bett Middler singer/actress Hocus Pocus Soo many more. Worth checking them out.

[@stingray5974]

If no one but Michael understands music, would this song be as popular if Michael had sung this song alone? What are you talking about.. Everyone of them in the choir over there has an extraordinary voice

[@robdaviesprogm]

"We Are the World" was the second supergroup collaboration recorded to benefit the Ethiopian famine. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was recorded and released at the end of 1984 by primarily British and Irish artists. "Tears Are Not Enough" was the Canadian version for the famine. There have been many other recordings like this, including some re-recordings of both "We Are the World" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" later on with updated artist rosters for other causes.

[@lightlantern]

The Record Labels Would Never Let It Fly Today!!

[@victoriakawesa3558]

I watched this when I was 10 years....the greatest artists together. Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote this song. Love when Michael/Diana ross sing...but my favourite is Springsteen/Stevie wonder part...and Ray Charles.....gave so much soul & funk.

[@reneeallen3569]

I’ve recommended this so many time! As well as a lot of their videos

[@christielysdale1815]

The first guy you asked about was Al Jareau

[@averagecanadianguy9427]

Best part of this video/song is the Springsteen and Stevie Wonder duet❤️

[@soledadmegias7335]

Muy buen trabajo d Michael....tan exigente❤ unico

[@garyglaser4998]

Don't refer to MJ as a "musician". He was never a musician. A gifted artist, a brilliant performer, but never a musician.

[@daniellastuart3145]

or a song writer of any not just cheek who get the credits for some of he big hit not MJ

[@alexandrebatata4552]

Really? Kkkkkk

[@narnyslip]

I don’t care how talented or legend you are! Does not give you the right to touch up kids! This video is full of talent and legends and they didn’t touch kids! No excuses!

[@jsmith9298]

That was Al Jarreau who sang right before Brice Sprinsteen

[@rileyonthatbeat3047]

The guy you didn't know *@ **4:40* is *Al Jarreau, R.I.P* to him 🙏🏾

[@CARNIKELLI]

Al Jerreau....that whole room is filled with Legends

[@esisback]

3:17 Facts

[@WineSippingCowboy]

Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Supergroup of legends 🤯 Full credits are in Wikipedia. Strongly 💪 suggested video 📹: Northern Lights perform Tears Are Not Enough 😢 Bryan Adams is 1 member of the supergroup Northern Lights. Canadian effort 🇨🇦 for Africa 🌍 relief. Dan Akroyd is the only Canadian. 🇨🇦 His wife and American actress Donna Dixon and Quincy Jones coaxed him to sing for USA for Africa. Canadian David Foster griped that DA was supposed to sing for Northern Lights! Quincy Jones responded "He is ours!" The 2 friends are collaborators for the Michael Jackson album Thriller. RIP to the fallen members of USA 🇺🇸 for Africa 🌍

[@Chris-mz1hm]

Never heard or seen anyone with more talent than MJ. Phenomenal.

[@Music-Is-Real-Love]

You couldn't be any more spot-on!. Michael was the best!!.

[@kevinsouthey4967]

They all get the peoples award from the world for that peice of magic

[@PerseusM76]

Doc you too young. These all legends.

[@pattiemartin9253]

Pentatonix Amazing Grace and hallelujah

[@nevyn_karres]

This song was number one across the World for months.

[@foley15136]

First, Quincy is genius. Second, back then we were doing pretty good with coming together more. There were problems for sure, but things were improving until millennials and zoomers arrived and trashed all of the progress. Fire was stoked up and each group was told that the other hated them. It’s going to take generations to get back to the good progress that we were making in the 80’s and 90’s. Sorry to be a little negative, but I grew up in that era and loved the progress. At my school, we elected the very first black girl to be our prom queen. We were so proud of that. I know that doesn’t mean all problems were solved, but we were all getting closer and it breaks my heart to see all of that improvement is gone.

[@jairosambula3707]

Totally agree with you bro and there’s a lot of people who do as well!

[@soledadmegias7335]

Gracias a michael x esta y todas sus canciones❤❤

[@alfonzohoward185]

This is why why there is nothing like the OLDSCHOOL THE TRUE SCHOOL REAL TALENT WITH A PURPOSE NOT FOR HYPE OR ATTENTION OR THEMSELVES

[@jimmyavsfan24]

Peace brotha. I was singing with you. Stay blessed 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lindariley8178]

Love this song I'm glad to be apart of your family now that I subribed

[@sdpadrefan]

Happy new year! This made today a brighter day!

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

The answer is the legendary Al Jarreau

[@Lewna86]

Seen several reaction videos to this song by now, and I'm just dissappointed in how many of you all don't even recognize literal music legends.